Donner Lake

Description:

• Donner Lake is located approximately 3.5 miles west of Truckee. About 70,000 catchable rainbow trout are planted each year in this lake. Historically, very large brown trout and Mackinaw (or Lake) trout populated the lake, but this fishery has steadily declined. Sporadic Mackinaw trout plants, up to 25,000 (3-5 inches long), have been introduced to stimulate this trout fishery. A small number of Kokanee inhabits the lake. This lake is very popular with anglers. Several piers and boat launching facilities are available to the public. A State Park is located on the south shore of the lake. To get there from Truckee, travel west on Hwy. #80 for approximately 3 miles and follow signs to Donner Lake.